This jar is full of happy thoughts! The jar of good wishes coloring page is packed with notes and stars – and a little bear is hiding among them. Print it for free and make it your colorful New Year's coloring page!
Why this jar is so much fun
The big mason jar has a rim at the top and a thick bow. Inside, folded notes and lots of stars are jumbled together – some with pointy facets like folded paper stars, two with smiling faces. In the top right corner, a little bear peeks out, holding on to a note. The many medium-sized spaces are easy to color one by one.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
What is a jar of good wishes?
A jar of good wishes – often called a gratitude jar – is a jar you fill with little notes all year long. Each one tells about something nice that happened: a fun trip, a kind friend or a funny moment. On New Year's Eve, the jar is opened and everyone reads the notes together. It's a sweet way to see how much good the year brought. Then the empty jar starts over, ready for the coming year's happy moments.
Ideas with the jar picture
Start your own jar after coloring: an empty jam jar, colorful paper and a pen are all you need. In preschool, every child can draw one happy moment each week.
Color ideas for the jar
A jar full of color makes everyone smile.
Pale yellow, pink and mint, just like real sticky notes.
Yellow and orange stars glow between the notes.
A bright bow turns the jar into a gift.
The little bear in warm brown with pink ears.
When to use this coloring page
Perfect for looking back and starting fresh.
While reading your happy moments aloud.
To kick off a classroom gratitude jar.
Color it and tape it to a real jar.
For chatting about what makes us happy.
Gratitude jar facts
Little facts about the jar of good wishes.
Every happy moment goes in the jar.
All notes are read at year's end.
Glass can be melted down again and again.
You can fold tiny stars from paper strips.
More wishes and resolutions to color
The Wishes & Resolutions group has a shooting star, a time capsule and a wish balloon to color.
🌠 More from “Wishes & Resolutions”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Lots of spaces: Fill notes and stars one by one.
- Hidden bear: Who can spot the little bear?
- Gratitude: The picture sparks happy memories.
- Real project: Inspires kids to start their own jar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
Good for kids about 5 to 8: lots of medium-sized spaces and a few finer stars.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Colored pencils for the notes and markers for the bow and stars work great.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Glücksglas.